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quadplay · 21-09-2005, 22:05

Hi soundlab,

Was the PC you are using now previously registered through your parents STB? This should not make a difference to the speed you're getting, but might explain why you didn't have to re-register its MAC address.

As others have said, splitting your neighbours drop cable is unconventional at best, but if there is no drop cable to your house there may have been no alternative. It should not necessarily cause a problem - but a drop cable is only really designed to support one analogue STB...

If you'd like to PM me your details (smart card number, account number, or STB MAC address) I'll have a quick check of some vital statistics for you! One of the team can confirm I'm an ntl staff member.

21-09-2005, 22:05	#4
quadplay Inactive Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Various Services: 9am, 1pm and 8pm daily Posts: 2,055	Re: Very Poor 2mb Broadband via Set-top Box Hi soundlab, Was the PC you are using now previously registered through your parents STB? This should not make a difference to the speed you're getting, but might explain why you didn't have to re-register its MAC address. As others have said, splitting your neighbours drop cable is unconventional at best, but if there is no drop cable to your house there may have been no alternative. It should not necessarily cause a problem - but a drop cable is only really designed to support one analogue STB... If you'd like to PM me your details (smart card number, account number, or STB MAC address) I'll have a quick check of some vital statistics for you! One of the team can confirm I'm an ntl staff member.